The Scary Godmother reviewed

Imagine having a fairy godmother, but for Halloween. That’s the premise for Scary Godmother, and it’s bound to be a fun read for children. With a combination of storybook and comic formats, The Scary Godmother is a Halloween-themed series that almost any child would want to read.

Why would a child need to have a Scary Godmother, you may ask? Well, the character in the series looks out for children and introduces them to a whole cast of monsters and supernatural characters with which they have adventures.

In this article, you’ll get a closer view of The Scary Godmother by Jill Thompson with a full review.

About the author Jill Thompson

Jill Thompson is an American comic book writer and illustrator. She is known for her work on several popular comic book series and graphic novels. She was born on November 20, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in a family of artists.

Thompson began her career in the comic book industry in the late 1980s, working on titles such as The Sandman and Swamp Thing for DC Comics. Later, she gained recognition and praise for her book series, The Scary Godmother. 

Over the years, Thompson has worked on many other popular comic book series, including Wonder Woman, The Invisibles, and Beasts of Burden. She has won numerous awards for her work, including four Eisner Awards and a Harvey Award.

She also directed an animated adaptation of The Scary Godmother for Cartoon Network.

Thompson has a unique style of illustration. It can be seen as weaving fantasy book-type elements in her work as well as illustration styles you may see in a horror book. She has an attention to detail that expands the quality of her work and captures a wide range of emotions.

A review of The Scary Godmother

The Scary Godmother is a series of children’s books by Jill Thompson. Throughout the book, a young girl named Hannah Marie goes on Halloween-themed spooky adventures with her supernatural friends. And just where did she get them? That’s right, from her Scary Godmother. Although Hannah is just a little girl, she will be the perfect person for all her spooky friends.

Some of the characters (supernatural and others) include Skully Pettibone, Daryl, Count Max, Orson, Katie, Hannah’s older cousin Jimmy, Bert, Bug-a-Boo, and others. Her Scary Godmother is a magical witch. The whole series centers around traditions such as Halloween parties, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating. Together, the characters embark on different magical realms and realities like Halloweentown or Fright Side.

Through these magical locations, The Scary Godmother captures the imagination of young readers. Its setting is the right level of spooky without getting too scary for the children that read it. One of the main themes surrounding the series is about being yourself and embracing all of your unique qualities. Hannah and her friends are all different, but they come together on Halloween night to celebrate. Together, they learn the importance of kindness, friendship, and empathy.

Each book is filled with important messages for young readers with a unique plot and adventure. Sometimes it’ll be a ghost hunt, while other times it will be an ordinary day for a young child, albeit Halloween themed.

In Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy, Hannah helps Jimmy get revenge on his older sister for scaring him on Halloween. In Scary Godmother: The Mystery Date, Hannah and her friends help Mr. Pettibone find a date. He’s a skeleton in the closet type that guards people’s secrets but can also be very shy.

In Ghouls Out for Summer, Hannah and her friends are determined to spend their summer vacation at the pool. Things take a bad turn when the evil mayor from the normal side of town drains the pool. So Hannah and her friends decide to make a pool party of their own while overcoming challenges. Hannah gets help along the way from some helpful spooks.

There’s also a Halloween special called Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktacular, based on The Scary Godmother comic books and children’s series. It came out in 2003, so the CGI may seem a little old, but at the time, it was the perfect way to capture the vibrant illustration of the comic books. The voices for the characters were done by Garry Chalk, Tabitha St. Germain, Scott McNeil, and Britt McKillip.

Overall, The Scary Godmother series is a collection of books that is charming and captures the imagination of young readers with vibrant illustrations, lovable characters, and positive themes of friendship and self-acceptance. It’s also interesting how the book series uses the spirit and tradition of Halloween to help others celebrate their unique qualities rather than fear them. When it comes to children’s books, this series is an interesting read for kids filled with lessons to learn from Hannah and her Scary Godmother friends.

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FAQ

Was The Scary Godmother a TV show?

The Scary Godmother was not a TV show but rather a series of children’s books by Jill Thompson that was later adapted into animated specials.

Is The Scary Godmother on any streaming service?

Currently, The Scary Godmother is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and can also be rented or purchased on other digital platforms like iTunes and Google Play.

How old is Hannah in The Scary Godmother?

In the Scary Godmother series, Hannah is typically portrayed as being around seven or eight years old.

What is the rating for The Scary Godmother?

The Scary Godmother does not have an official rating. However, the animated specials are generally considered to be appropriate for children and have been well-received by audiences of all ages.